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- 2019
BBAC and Saint Joseph University launch the “Sheikh Toufic Assaf Scholarship Fund”
In support of education and youth, BBAC, headed by its Chairman Sheikh Ghassan Assaf and Saint Joseph University led by Professor Salim Daccache s.j, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a joint fund in the name of late Sheikh Toufic Assaf, founder of BBAC in 1956. The fund aims at granting scholarships to deserving students in need of assistance to pursue their higher education. In the scope of the MOU, the contribution of both parties has been determined at an equal amount, to be paid in two installments over 2019 and 2020. This initiative comes as a tribute to the memory of Sheikh Toufic Assaf, a supporter of youth and their ambitions, who had a significant impact on the Lebanese society through his role in the industrial and banking sectors as well as in politics.
Professor Daccache when speaking of the great qualities of Sheikh Toufic Assaf and BBAC said, “I see three qualities that apply both to him and to the bank he established, in addition to the other businesses he started: Composure, efficiency and the love of giving opportunities to the youth,” Daccache further added, “As a dedicated university established for the whole country, today we are very pleased to inaugurate such a partnership with BBAC through a special fund under the name of Sheikh Toufic Assaf. For such an initiative not only commemorates his beloved memory but confirms his message and the mission of the bank in supporting education for all. For it is through education that countries are made, ignorance is abolished and the bridges of communication and love are built between people”, Daccache added.
Sheikh Ghassan Assaf, in his turn, asserted in the occasion, “the students of Saint Joseph University are a young republic essence, capable of building the republic of the modern age”; thus, summarizing part of the way the bank sees the pioneers of the future graduating from the university, and going out in the world to work for a prosperous country. He concluded, “Back to the ever-present in our minds, Sheikh Toufic Assaf, who was young at spirit through all the stages of his patriotic and professional life, looking to the future with the hope of achieving his dreams and ambitions. The future of the Lebanese youth is, in fact, one of his undying dreams. Today, we have the opportunity to take part in a prestigious university that gives a number of its students the chance to complete their education and achieve their goals in the country of missed opportunities. Today, and to fulfill our promise of being “Your Caring Bank”, we plant in Saint Joseph University in hopes that Lebanon harvests accredited competences in all fields.”
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- 11
- 2018
BBAC Supports “Pour Toi Aznavour”, a Tribute to a Legend
BBAC supported, as main sponsor, the tribute to Charles Aznavour, the legendary French-Armenian singer. Entitled “Pour Toi Aznavour”, the tribute concert, directed and executed by Maestro Harout Fazlian, was held under the patronage of H.E. General Michel Aoun, President of the Lebanese Republic, in the presence of the First Lady of Lebanon Mrs. Nadia Aoun, Chairman of BBAC Mr. Ghassan Assaf and his spouse, key political, religious and public figures, in addition to a crowd of guests.
This musical and cultural concert, which was organized by the Lebanese National Higher Conservatory of Music and the Hamazkayin Armenian Educational and Cultural Society, took place at the Saint Joseph Church in Ashrafieh and witnessed huge success with the performance of the incredibly talented Lebanese Philharmonic Orchestra led by Maestro Fazlian.
On the occasion, Mr. Assaf paid homage in his speech to the multi-talented artist and great person Charles Aznavour while drawing a parallel between his lifelong strive for success to become a global legend, and the success of the Lebanese Armenian community that has enriched Lebanon with its skills and talents, significantly contributing to the Lebanese economy to become a main foundation in the country.
The tribute concert spanned two nights and saw hundreds of admirers of the late artist gather from all corners of Lebanon to bid him a last farewell.
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- 11
- 2018
BBAC Wins BDL Banks Mini Football Championship 2018
BBAC won, for the second consecutive year, the BDL Banks Mini Football Championship organized by Sports Mania. Held under the patronage of Mr. Riad Salameh, Governor of Lebanon's Central Bank, this year’s championship saw the participation of teams from 12 banks.
The crowds cheered as BBAC team won over Audi Bank team (2-0) in the final match, which took place at Sports Avenue in Hazmieh.
International referee, Vartan Matossian, presided over the match, and Al-Ansar Sporting Club Captain Moutaz Billah Al Junaidi, handed the championship trophy to the winning team. BBAC team was also qualified for another football championship that will be held in Dubai in March 2019.
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- 10
- 2018
Breast cancer awareness seminar
On the occasion of the International Breast Cancer Awareness month, BBAC, in collaboration with the Lebanese Breast Cancer Foundation, held a seminar for its female employees to raise awareness about breast cancer.
The seminar was given by Dr. Naji El Saghir where he presented to the attendees the latest facts, along with some informative tips for Breast Cancer home test, in addition to other important details.
Dr. Naji El Saghir is Professor of Clinical Medicine, Director of the Breast Cancer of Excellence, Head of the Hematology-Oncology Division, Department of Internal Medicine at the American University of Beirut Medical Center, and President of the Lebanese Breast Cancer Foundation.
For more information on Breast Cancer, please visit www.lbcfoundation.org
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- 07
- 2018
BBAC Supports the Beiteddine Art Festival as a Sponsor of the Carla Bruni Concert
BBAC supported the 33rd annual Beiteddine Art Festival, organized by Mrs. Noura Jumblatt, as the main sponsor of the Italian-French singer’s concert and France’s former First Lady, Carla Bruni, whose performance was one of the most anticipated at this year’s festival.
The concert was held at the large and magnificent 200-year old Beiteddine Palace where Bruni took the stage and enchanted the audience with her sensual voice and warm smile, performing classic rock, country and jazz from her fifth album, "French Touch". Among the audience were Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri, former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, former Lebanese President Michel Sleiman, as well as many other prominent personalities.
A cocktail reception followed the concert in the majestic inner courtyard of the Beiteddine Palace where, BBAC’s Chairman Ghassan Assaf and his spouse, along with their guests, mingled with the former French presidential couple Sarkozy and Bruni, in presence of many other distinguished invitees.
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- 07
- 2018
BBAC Holds its Annual Staff Gathering
BBAC held its annual gathering in honor of its staff at the Hilton Beirut Habtoor Grand Hotel, in presence of the bank’s Chairman and General Manager Sheikh Ghassan Assaf, and members of the Board of Directors, as well as more than 900 of the bank’s employees. Hosting the gathering was TV presenter, Hisham Haddad, who featured a variety of entertaining activities that created a tasteful ambiance.
This ceremony comes as part of the bank's appreciation of its employees and their dedication to their work, as well as their role in achieving growth and ensuring customer satisfaction. Human capital is one of the cornerstones of the Bank's success which, time and time again, has proven its competence in developing human resources and providing high levels of professional development and training programs.
On this occasion, Sheikh Ghassan Assaf welcomed the attendees, and expressed his hope and optimism in re-activating the country’s economic cycle, despite the current challenging economic conditions which the bank successfully faced. He went on to review the financial results for 2017, while praising the bank's positive growth and highlighting the most important projects and future plans, especially in the areas of e-banking and banking customer experience. Finally, Sheikh Assaf thanked the BBAC family for their loyalty, efforts and their keenness to reinforce the bank's renewed image and identity under the slogan "Your Caring Bank".
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